Mourala Macher Peyaji the quick starter

Mourala Macher Peyaji the quick starter

The Bengali name is well known and it is a very common pairing with bhaat (rice) and dal (lentils) but very rarely, Mourala Mach becomes a main star of any meal. Whenever there is a party or house guests, there is always a discussion point on the starters to go with...
Poila Boishakh and a family recipe of Bhekti

Poila Boishakh and a family recipe of Bhekti

What does the Bengali New year mean to you ? Is it another date in the calendar where, if you are in Kolkata, there may be a holiday, meeting relatives or friends , visiting Dakshineswar or Kalighat temple or something else? If outside Kolkata, would it be celebrating...